Cheatsheet For Appraisal Data Collection

Get the equipment ready before shooting:

1. Fully charge the Asteroom rotator and your phone. A low battery can result in errors leading to a reshoot.
2. Fully extend the three legs of the Asteroom tripod so the height is the standard 52”.
1. If you aren’t using the Asteroom Tripod please ensure you measure the height front the ground to the middle of the camera lens and input this when transferring. 
3. Clean both the Asteroom fisheye lens and your camera phone lens using a microfiber cloth to prevent scratching the lens.

Things you must follow while shooting

1. Put the camera in the center of the space when shooting inside locations.
2. Measure and remember the lens height (from the center of the fisheye lens to the ground)
3. The camera lens height should be 50"~60".
4. Keep the height consistent for every shot both inside and outside
5. Make sure your camera is level for every single shot including outside
6. Name and save every panorama shot

Street view of the subject property:

1. One panoramic shot right outside of the subject property.
2. Move along the street to take another 2 shots surrounding the property 

Exterior view of the house:

1. Take one shot for every face of the subject property to help appraisers "walk around" and inspect the exterior. 
2. For example, if it's a rectangular property, take 4 shots. If it's an L shape, take 5-6. 

Interior view of the house:

1. Open all room doors including closets and bathrooms
2. Open blinds and curtains and turn on all lights.
3. Shoot all accessible rooms and spaces inside. 
4. Don't forget walk-in closets and bathrooms. 
5. Take more shots if the room is a larger space or has large furniture there.

Transfer the tour

1. Name all rooms and spaces, and check and save all panoramas.
2. Upload and create a tour in the Asteroom app.
3. Name the tour with the address and transfer it to [e-mail]
4. Enter the lens height from the floor to the center of the fisheye lens